TASTING NOTES FOR Te Mata Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2022

🍷 Appearance
Brilliant pale gold with a green hue. Bright, crystalline and full of life in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and intensely aromatic, showing lime, passionfruit and guava.
Layers of gooseberry, honeydew melon and subtle herbal notes add classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc character.

👅 Palate
Vibrant and expressive, delivering citrus, tropical fruit and melon with excellent intensity.
The palate is rich and juicy, balanced by fresh acidity and a lively, energetic profile.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth yet refreshing with a lightly textural mid-palate.
A bright, mouth-watering acid line carries through to a long, clean and persistent finish.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc—aromatic, fruit-driven and beautifully balanced.
Combines ripe tropical fruit with zesty freshness and a refined, modern edge.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh seafood, oysters, prawns, salads or goat’s cheese. Also ideal with lightly spiced Asian dishes and warm-weather entertaining.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive Sauvignon Blanc that delivers intensity, freshness and real class.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a premium, expressive white that over-delivers every time.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷